From concerts and shows to new museum exhibits and festivals, here are the can’t-miss events around Chicago this May. Comedy May 9-12: Margaret Trudeau: Certain Woman of An Age Margaret Trudeau, author, actress, and mother of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, will bring her staged performance (directed by Kimberly Senior) to Chicago for a limited […]
This may be the age of the small screen and e-tail, but bookstores ain’t dead yet … especially those of the independent variety. From coast to coast, people are discovering that these shops go well beyond books, offering visiting authors, cooking demonstrations, book groups, open-mic nights, literary-themed clothing, and more. Here in Chicago, we are […]
Photo courtesy of the Chicago Bears. It will be a busy weekend around Chicago with an NFL Draft party hosted by the Chicago Bears, a craft beer festival in Long Grove, the opening of “Hamilton: The Exhibition,” and much more. 2019 Miller Lite Chicago Bears Draft Party April 27 Chicago Bears fans, don’t miss […]
In honor of Screen-Free Week April 29 to May 5, put down the devices and come check out all that these Evanston businesses have to offer. Central Street Evanston Backlot Coffee 2004 Central St., Evanston, 847-475-1381 Backlot Coffee strives to be a comfortable, stimulating, and diverse community where people can catch up with old friends […]
Mom deserves only the best on Mother’s Day. Here’s where to wine, dine, pamper, and surprise her this year. Stay Kimpton Gray Hotel The Kimpton Gray Hotel is treating moms to a charcoal skincare gift basket from Scratch Goods, a local woman-owned company that makes food-grade skincare. Goodies include a jade roller, charcoal face mask, and […]
As you celebrate Passover or Easter this weekend, make plans to spend time with loved ones at these Chicago-area events. Great Chicago Egg Hunt April 19 Chicago Kids will have a chance to hunt for more than 25,000 candy-filled eggs, meet Medieval Times knights, play games, decorate doughnuts from Stan’s Donuts, and more at Maggie […]
The weekend is almost here and you won’t want to miss a festival at Chicago Botanic Garden, an evening of spoken word in Evanston, a vertical egg hunt in Chicago, and more. Taste of Iceland April 11-14 Chicago Explore Iceland right here in Chicago with food, a cocktail class, films, music, and more. Eggstravaganza Vertical […]
If you’ve been keeping tabs on this year’s awards season, leading up to the main event on Feb. 24, the 91st Academy Awards, you’ve probably seen Danai Gurira and her Black Panther co-stars gracing the red carpets and stages of the Golden Globes, and, most recently, the Screen Actor’s Guild Awards, where they took home […]
If you’re looking for a last-minute holiday gift or a compelling winter-break read, you’re in luck: 2018 was another great year for good books. From a compassionate, moving novel to a fascinating memoir, hard-hitting uncover exposé, and even a fascinating how-to manual about death and dying, there’s something for everyone on this list. Fiction The […]
“Cruel Intentions,” one of the most beloved teen dramas from the ‘90s, recently celebrated its 20th anniversary. The film seduced a generation and starred some of the most crush-worthy actors of the time: Reese Witherspoon, Ryan Phillippe, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Selma Blair. It was wicked, shocking, and decades later the story about the manipulative world of […]
